Hi,
Use the US download here: https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/want-to-download-a-safe-version-of-movie-maker/9531c5d8-0bff-48cc-afa5-9ba19927c6b2
How to install Windows essentials 2012
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Bob Henry
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I am trying to install windows essentials 2012 specifically to use movie maker
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JuliaMarvin 19,255 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator2026-05-21T20:45:33.3733333+00:00 -
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Marcin Policht 91,150 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator2026-05-21T21:07:48.99+00:00 You'd need to have the installation media - you might be able to obtain it from"
- Visual Studio Subscriptions: If you maintain an active developer subscription, the original release (
en_server_install_disc_windows_server_2012_essentials_x64_dvd_1022281.iso) should be accessible under the legacy downloads tab. - Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center: Enterprise agreements that included the 2012 baseline version should provide access to media directly from the Microsoft VLSC portal.
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Marcin
- Visual Studio Subscriptions: If you maintain an active developer subscription, the original release (